Fatira, Ethiopian Honey and Butter Pancakes
Thin, golden cardamom pancakes, stacked with spiced butter and drizzled generously with honey.
- Time35 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.72 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Whisk the flour, sugar, cardamom and salt in a bowl. Make a well, add the eggs and half the milk and whisk smooth.
- 2
Whisk in the rest of the milk and the melted butter to make a thin batter. Leave to rest for 10 minutes.
10 min - 3
Heat a non stick frying pan over a medium heat and add a small knob of the frying butter.
- 4
Pour in a ladle of batter and swirl to coat the pan thinly. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the underside is golden, then flip and cook for 30 seconds more.
2 min - 5
Stack the pancakes on a warm plate. Keep going until all the batter is used, adding a little butter each time.
- 6
Fold into quarters, drizzle with the honey and serve hot.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
